Robodebt victims receive record $660 million settlement | 7NEWS

The Australian government has agreed to pay $550 million in additional compensation to victims of the Robodebt scandal, bringing the total settlement to $660 million for 450,000 affected welfare recipients. This represents the largest class action settlement in Australian history, with the total cost of the Robodebt failure reaching approximately $2.4 billion including repayments. Despite criticism from the Royal Commission, former Prime Minister Scott Morrison and ministers Alan Tudge and Stuart Robert have faced no further accountability beyond the inquiry's findings. Subscribe and set 🔔 » https://7news.link/YTSubscribe | For the latest Australian news and breaking news alerts, connect with 7NEWS online: Visit » https://7news.com.au 7Plus » https://7plus.com.au/ 7NEWS Podcast » https://open.spotify.com/user/dm9fk9h... Facebook »   / 7newsaustralia   TikTok »   / 7newsaustralia   Instagram »   / 7newsaustralia   X » https://x.com/7NewsAustralia 7NEWS combines the trusted and powerful news brands including Sunrise, The Morning Show, Spotlight and 7NEWS.com.au, delivering unique, engaging and continuous coverage on the issues that matter most to Australians. Watch 7 News Australia full broadcasts and full episodes at 6pm and weekdays at 12pm and 4pm on Channel 7 and 7plus. #BREAKINGNEWS #7NEWS